Jimsomare Ranch

Field	Details
Owner	Ridge Vineyards (Monte Bello estate)
Location	Cupertino
Elevation	Santa Cruz Mountains
First Planted	1888
Original Planting	Pierre Klein
AVA	Santa Cruz Mountains
Type	Vineyard

Overview

Historic vineyard site planted in 1888 by Pierre Klein, now part of Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello estate in Cupertino. One of the oldest continuously farmed vineyard sites in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

History

1888: Pierre Klein planted the original vineyard with Zinfandel and Cabernet vines.

Present: The vineyard is now part of Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello estate, maintaining its historic heritage as one of the oldest vineyard sites in the region.

Vineyard

First planted: 1888 by Pierre Klein

Location: Cupertino, Santa Cruz Mountains

Varietals planted:

• Zinfandel - Original 1888 plantings
• Cabernet Sauvignon - Historic plantings

Wine Production

Producers using Jimsomare Ranch fruit:

• Ridge Vineyards - Estate vineyard, part of Monte Bello holdings

Related Entries

• Ridge Vineyards - Current owner
• Monte Bello Vineyard - Part of the Monte Bello estate

Sources

• Ridge Vineyards historical records